US Bridges

Nfa E125 over Tarent Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Gausco RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790B6050001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E125 over Tarent Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa E125 over Tarent Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E125
CrossesTarent Branch
LocationGausco RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 125
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08133, -90.02264
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E125 over Tarent Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E125 over Tarent Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa E125 over Tarent Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E125 over Tarent Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E125 over Tarent Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.